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House in the Woods: 4BR Harbert Retreat, 2 Fireplaces, Walk to Beach

Family-friendly stay near Lake Michigan

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A cozy room with a stone fireplace, wicker furniture, and large windows overlooking a forest.
A beach at sunset with waves and a clear sky.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a view of an outdoor patio with a fire pit.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a staircase, and a cozy fireplace area.
A porch with a stone foundation, wooden floor, and two rocking chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Sawyer, MI
  • Place, Cherry Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Notre Dame
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Harbert

On lake.You'll find Lake Michigan and Cherry Beach within 2 miles (3 km) of this vacation home. Eleanor O'Connor Wilson Woods Preserve and Robinson Woods Preserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Cherry Beach - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 12 min drive - 10.9 miles
  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 28 min drive - 32.3 miles
  • University of Notre Dame - 36 min drive - 40.5 miles
  • Notre Dame Stadium - 43 min drive - 42.4 miles

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 13 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Journeyman Distillery - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Lydia's Down Home Cooking - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Featherbone - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

House in the Woods: 4BR Harbert Retreat, 2 Fireplaces, Walk to Beach

Escape to House in the Woods, a peaceful 4-bedroom, 3-bath Harbor Country retreat (sleeps 8) surrounded by trees, just 0.8 miles from Harbert Road Beach. This spacious, family-friendly home features vaulted ceilings, two fireplaces, and a screened porch that opens to a backyard fire pit. Enjoy a well-equipped kitchen, comfortable bedrooms, and thoughtful touches like a crib, high chair, and games for kids — the perfect quiet getaway to relax, reconnect, and explore Harbor Country.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is House in the Woods: 4BR Harbert Retreat, 2 Fireplaces, Walk to Beach to the airport?

This vacation home is 31.8 mi (49-min drive) away from the South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does House in the Woods: 4BR Harbert Retreat, 2 Fireplaces, Walk to Beach have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is House in the Woods: 4BR Harbert Retreat, 2 Fireplaces, Walk to Beach to the beach?

This vacation home is 1 mi (5-min drive) from Cherry Beach and 3.8 mi (6-min drive) from Union Pier Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does House in the Woods: 4BR Harbert Retreat, 2 Fireplaces, Walk to Beach offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at House in the Woods: 4BR Harbert Retreat, 2 Fireplaces, Walk to Beach?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Four Winds Casino / Silver Creek Event Center (13-min drive) and Four Winds Casino New Buffalo (18-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at House in the Woods: 4BR Harbert Retreat, 2 Fireplaces, Walk to Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at House in the Woods: 4BR Harbert Retreat, 2 Fireplaces, Walk to Beach?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does House in the Woods: 4BR Harbert Retreat, 2 Fireplaces, Walk to Beach have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does House in the Woods: 4BR Harbert Retreat, 2 Fireplaces, Walk to Beach have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is House in the Woods: 4BR Harbert Retreat, 2 Fireplaces, Walk to Beach to downtown Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert?

This vacation home is 1.5 mi away from Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert.

House in the Woods: 4BR Harbert Retreat, 2 Fireplaces, Walk to Beach Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynn F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was lovely in a wooded area. It was very well equipped , very comfortable for my family.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was our second Ladies Weekend here. We enjoyed the fireplace on the screened in porch and exploring the area. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for our family

We've been coming to the area for a few years now and love it. This house was perfect for our family of 6. Having three nice showers was great after long beach days. The loft area upstairs was great for the kids to play. Overall the house was clean and well stocked. They had beach chairs and umbrellas for us to use which was nice
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
this house fit our needs perfectly. There were seven adults and one baby. The kitchen was perfect for cooking our dinners and was well stocked. The screen porch was fabulous as was the fire pit. All the beds were comfortable. The walk to the beach was nice and relaxing complete with deer and other wildlife. We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marty and Doug H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Lovely Home in Sawyer

This lovely home is nestled in the woods for privacy, yet convenient to everything you could want or need. The owners have appointed their property with every possible comfort of home in a lovely rental. We enjoyed the various spaces for gathering indoors and out - especially the screened porch with its fireplace! This is our 3rd trip from MO to the Lake Michigan area and will now make a point to return to this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Both woodsy and walkable to the lake

Lovely home with three gathering areas, living room, second floor loft, and screened porch. The kitchen was ultra equipped. Closest beach is about .7 miles and a nice walk from behind the home to the beach. Two larger beaches in 8 minute drive.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samantha R.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025